What is a Barotitis?
It is an ear inflammation caused by the difference in atmospheric pressure between the surrounding air and the air of the middle ear.
What Are the Reasons Behind the Occurrence Of Barotitis Media?
Reasons behind Barotitis Media are:
• Upper respiratory inflammation or allergy
• Nasal congestion
• Sinus infection
• Any tumors
• Adenoids in children
What are Signs and Symptoms Barotitis Media?
• Intense ear pain
• Ringing in the ears
• The facial pain of dental origin
• Hearing loss
• Vertigo
• Fullness in the ear
How to Investigate Barotitis Media?
• Physical examination
• Medical history
• Audiogram
• Nasal examination
How Barotitis Media Can Cause Complications?
• Eardrum ruptured
• Middle ear infections
• Permanent hearing loss
How To Tackle The Spread Of Barotitis Media?
• Avoid travelling
• Avoid scuba diving
• Sucking on candy or chewing gum
• Avoid sleeping
• Swallow, yawning and sipping fluids while flying an airplane
Homoeopathic treatment for Barotitis Media
• Aconite
• Belladonna
• Mercurius
• Hepar sulphur
• Silicea
